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Mastering the Puppy Blues
A dog parent is staring into the dark, listening to their pup sob like someone just yanked the comfort right out of their chest. And instead of brushing it off, the post has turned into a full-blown debate about what that crying actually means, and why the puppy is making such a scene.
In the middle of it all, there’s one messy detail: the puppy is outside the bedroom, not getting that close, steady human presence everyone keeps insisting dogs rely on. People are reacting hard, saying the pup was separated from its mom and siblings too early, so now it needs emotional backup in the form of being near its new family, not locked out of the room all night.
Now the whole thread is basically asking, why is the poor pup sleeping alone when it clearly wants comfort?
This dog parent is in a dilemma over their sobbing dog
Quora.comOP might need to bring their pet in
You should let the puppy in your room to sleep with you—either on your bed (with his or her own pet blanket or bed) or, at the very least, in a pet bed nearby.
Quora.comAccording to this user, dogs need to stay in close proximity to their humans to feel safe
By forcing her to sleep alone, you are torturing her and making her feel alone and unsafe.
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When dogs cry at night, they probably just need comfort
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Dogs are taken away from their mothers and siblings from birth. So when you bring a puppy under your care, you must be emotionally available as its new family
Dogs are social animals, and you have a baby that has been taken away from all of its family. He’s relying on you to be his family.
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This user can’t understand why the dog is outside the room in the first place
Why are you keeping her outside your room? They require companionship. If you don't have another dog, you need to be there for them.
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This also echoes the OP deciding whether to rehome a new puppy after it triggered aggression with a senior dog.
Sleeping with your dog on the same bed can be a great way to bond
Of course, bring the puppy in, preferably into your bed. It’s great bonding time.
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According to this user, giving the dog away shouldn’t even be an option
You stick with your dog through thick and thin; you look after them and make sure they are happy because they are part of your family now.
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The poor pup could just be missing its dog family that it was taken away from
Maybe bring her into your bedroom. Possibly cuddle with her on the bed. She's also probably feeling insecure and afraid in a new environment.
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Snuggling with the pup might be the trick
I would pick her up and snuggle her all night. At least bring a dog bed into your room and let her sleep near you.
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Someone points out that this dog-parent dilemma is happening in real time, with a sobbing puppy outside the bedroom door while everyone argues in the comments.
That’s when the thread zeroes in on the exact setup, the puppy being kept outside the room in the first place, and people are not holding back.
Then the same theme keeps popping up, dogs needing proximity to feel safe, especially after being taken from their mom and siblings.
By the end, multiple commenters are basically saying the fix is simple, move the pup into the bedroom, let it sleep near the human, and watch the crying calm down.
So, fellow pawrents, let's remember: behind every cry is a need, and behind every need should be a dog parent ready to swoop in to the rescue.
Let us embrace the joys and challenges of pet parenthood with open arms, knowing that our furry friends are worth every moment of love and sacrifice.
And if you're not ready to take on the journey wholeheartedly, perhaps it's time to pass the leash to someone who is.
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The real mystery is why the puppy is still outside the room after it’s been begging for the comfort of its new family all night.
Wait, did OP really refuse the roommate’s new puppy stay, then get judged? Check out this AITA about refusing a new puppy stay over pet care concerns.
